Jane Rodgers, JOTR Superintendent

The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Jane Rodgers as the new permanent superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park beginning Aug. 13.  Rodgers has been the acting superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park since January 2023 and, before that, served as the park’s Chief of Science and Resource Stewardship for the last seven years, where… Read More


Climb Smart 2022

Tickets Now on Sale… Climb Smart 2023 in Joshua Tree On December 1-3, 2023 Climb Smart will take place INSIDE of Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP), offering education, stewardship, and connection to the climbing community. As in years past, we’ll stay at the Indian Cove Group Campground & Amphitheater.   BUY YOUR TICKETS today!  |… Read More


Backpacking Joshua Tree

Park Implements New Backpacking Permit System Date: February 1, 2023 Contact: Jennie Albrinck, 760-367-5520 Now backpackers can obtain backpacking permits digitally at recreation.gov as of February 1, 2023, and the new system will be fully implemented on March 1, 2023. During the month of February as the system transitions, backpackers may continue to self-register at… Read More